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NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1992; Sightings
Entry ID: seamap13

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Summary
Abstract: A spring marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in
1992 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. The survey was taken place
along with Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP)
ichthyoplankton survey in coordination with Minerals Management Service. This
dataset contains sightings of ... View entire text

Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. Specific objectives of this
survey are: 1. Conduct line transect surveys of marine mammals to study their
diversity, distribution and abundance. 2. Collect ichthyoplankton (particularly
bluefin tuna eggs and larva) for distribution and abundance determinations. 3.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 29.68   S: 24.47   E: -83.99   W: -96.32

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title: NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1992; Sightings
Dataset Series Name: OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date: 2006-06-07 19:58:19-04
Dataset Release Place: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher: OBIS-SEAMAP
Issue Identification: SEFSC
Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Other Citation Details: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
Online Resource: http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/
Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
OBIS-SEAMAP
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1992-04-22
Stop Date: 1992-06-07
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 meter - < 30 meters
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
SEISMOLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
SEISMIC REFLECTION PROFILERS Ancillary Description
SEISMOGRAPHS Ancillary Description
Project
Access Constraints FREE BUT REQUIRES REGISTRATION
Use Constraints NONE AFTER REGISTRATION
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
AGI
Data Center
American Geological Institute Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.agiweb.org/
Dataset ID: NGDRS > National Geoscience Data Repository System

Data Center Personnel
Name: CHRISTOPHER M. KEANE
Phone: (703) 379-2480
Fax: (703) 379-7563
Email: keane at agiweb.org
Contact Address:
American Geological Institute
4220 King Street
City: Alexandria
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 22302-1502
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: ELECTRONIC
Distribution Format: TEXT, IMAGES, MAPS
Fees: NONE
Personnel
GENE R. MAJOR
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 1999-12-06
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-05-06

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